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Originally posted by TexaRican View PostWhat sleeping bag is that? I'm shopping down bags now. Chickened out of the quilt idea and I want at least a 15 degree bag but still want it to compress.
Just ordered my Aqua Quest tarp. 17.5oz and 10’x7’. Thoughts or experience?
I decided I won’t be bringing my tripod as it’s too much weight (2.2lbs) and I don’t think I’ll need/use it enough. If I drop my rain gear (pending the forecast) and my extra shirt, I’ll be at 28.5lbs(bow included) before water/food. I’m sure I’m forgetting something but I should still be under 30lbs. Trekking poles and food are the last things to buy on my list.Last edited by Patton; 08-05-2018, 02:16 PM.
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Originally posted by 7sdad View PostFrom my experience of 30 years of buying the wrong stuff this is what I have found to work in the back country. 1st I don't shop on "hunting" web-sites, go to the backpacking web-sites because when it comes to walking in the mountains for days at a time the backpackers know what they are doing. 2nd weight is everything, I when from a 6 lb hunting pack to a 3 lb backpackers pack, from a 3.5 lb (20°) sleeping bag to a 18 oz (20°) sleeping bag. 3rd Hiking boots not hunting boots and I wouldn't go with the really stiff ones unless you have about 2 years to break them in. 4th If you don't 100% need it don't take it, I've burned a lot of things on a mountain so I wouldn't have to carry them any longer. LOL
Hope this helps someone.
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Originally posted by Anvilheadtexas View PostKill the camp Crocs and go to Walmart and buy a $.98 pair of flip-flops . It’ll cut probably 10 ounces or more .
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Originally posted by Anvilheadtexas View PostConsider Palatypus collapsible water bags for water storage and a Smart Water bottle for drinking. your water (the tops on Smart Water bottles are nice). You would shave a few ounces here as well.
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Originally posted by bphillips View PostThe reason for crocs is to double for camp and stream crossing. I thought about it and wouldn’t want to blow out a flip flop in moving water and just have boots left.
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Originally posted by bphillips View PostThe reason for crocs is to double for camp and stream crossing. I thought about it and wouldn’t want to blow out a flip flop in moving water and just have boots left.
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Originally posted by Anvilheadtexas View PostMakes sense... the 98 centers are not good for anything but letting your feet air out before you go to bed . Not reliable if you are crossing streams.
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